About Kharkiv

Kharkiv’s status as
an educational center provides for a large population of students, over
150,000. The city’s life is vibrant and energetic. Concerts, music and movie
festivals, sports championships, and other exciting events take place in the
city throughout the year.

After the academic
work is done, there are plenty of entertainment options available in Kharkiv.
Students enjoy bowling, rollerblading in a park, going to movies, skating at
one of many ice arenas, watching a professional soccer or hockey game, seeing a
theater, opera or a ballet performance, attending a concert, or going to the
circus. Even skiing is an option at the city’s “Little Switzerland” ski
area in the winter.

The two largest
parks are located in the center of the city next door to the main Freedom
Square and the Karazin University. On a nice day, many people spend some time
with friends walking in a park or having a quick meal or a cup of coffee in one
of many outdoor cafés. The gondola ride at the Gorky Amusement Park opens great
views of the city. In the evenings, you might see a free concert in one of the
parks, listen to live music in one of the cafés/clubs; or simply enjoy the
beauty of the water fountains that light up with different colors at night.